Peter A. Cossitor Jr.

Peter A. Cossitor, Jr., 48, of Robeson Township, passed away on December 31, 2016 in his residence. He was the husband of Kristina D. "KiKi" (Zientek) Cossitor. Born in Spangler, PA, he was the son of Peter A. Cossitor, Sr. of Exeter Township and the late Wanda L. (Greenway) Cossitor. Pete was a graduate of Exeter High School and the Pittsburgh Technical Institute, where he gained the knowledge to become a mechanical design engineer. He worked for Teleflex Medical for over 25 years, where he was influential on many million dollar projects that manufacture medical products. Pete was a member of St. Benedicts R.C.C.-Mohnton and was proud to say he was a member of the NRA. Pete was a master in the art of fly fishing, although he would always say it couldn't be mastered. He was the proud father of Kate L. Cossitor, 20, and Cross P. Cossitor, 17. Kate is a student at Bloomsburg Univeristy, where he loved to watch her swim. Through his expertise in mechanical design, he also passed on his wealth of mathematical knowledge to her. He took great pride in coaching his son, Cross, in sports and their final day together was spent watching Cross complete a perfect 5-0 wrestling tournament. Pete was also fortunate enough to spend a couple of hours in his last week in his tree stand. Pete was quiet but funny; a humble man who was well loved. To know Pete was to know someone who would always stop to smell the roses. Pete leaves his legacy to his family and friends, as he was known to say that it's all about your "Intestinal Fortitude." In additon to his wife, children and father, Pete is survived by a brother, Richard. D. Cossitor of Ocean City, NJ; Niece Hannah and Nephew Austin; brother and sister-in-law, Jeffrey B. husband of Emily A. Zientek and his father and mother-in-law, Barry T. and Stephanie M. Zientek. Visitation with family and friends will be held on Thursday, January 5, 2017 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. in the Lutz Funeral Home, Inc., 2100 Perkiomen Ave. Reading, PA 19606. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, January 6, 2017 at 10:30 a.m. in St. Benedict's R.C. Church, 2020 Chestnut Hill Road, Mohnton, PA 19540. Interment is private in Robeson Cemetery, Plowville. Flowers are appreciated, however, donations may be made to the NRA, National Rifle Association of America 11250 Waples Mill Rd. Fairfax, VA 22030. For online condolences please visit www.LutzFuneralHome.com.